Day 1: Lijiang Arrival (D)Arrive in Lijiang, transfer to hotel. Afterwards visit the Old town.Overnight in Lijiang.

Day 2: Lijiang to Tacheng (B, L, D)Morning pick up and drive to Shigu visit the First Bends of Yangtze RIver, then continue to Tacheng (around 172 km).Overnight in Tacheng.

Day 3: Tacheng (B, L, D)In the morning, explore Baima Snow Mountains Nature Reserve and following wild Yunnan golden monkeys. Picnic lunch at a beautiful spot. In the afternoon, visit a local Lisu village and taste their honey developed in a traditional way. Overnight in Tacheng.

Day 4: Tacheng 每 Benzilan (B, L, D) Leave Tacheng in the morning and drive to Benzilan along the beautiful Jinsha River valley. After checking into the hotel, walk around the charming village where the lodge is located and visit some local families in their homes as well as the village centre where people come to pray in the evenings just like hundreds years ago. You can also take a short hike into some of the most old grown original forest in the area. Overnight in Benzilan.

Day 5: Benzilan 每 Meili (B, L, D)In early morning, climb up a little hill to hang up your prayer flags and burn incense for a great journey ahead.Drive to Dongzhulin Monastery after breakfast, which sits overlooking the beautiful Jinsha River Gorge (Yangtze). Dongzhulin, though not as famous as Songzanlin, is more popular with the local Tibetans. It has several ※living§ Buddhas and each year the Mask Dancing Ceremony attracts thousands of followers. It was built in 1667, before Songzanlin, and at one time housed treasures which rivalled Potala Palace. After freshening up at Meili lodge, visit the small village nearby which has a stunning view of the Meili Snow Mountain Range. Overnight in Meili.

Day 6: Meili (B, L, D)An early start in order to capture Kawagebo at sunrise 每 this is an excellent photographic opportunity. A day hike will be arranged, depending on your' fitness levels. The Meili Snow Mountain Range has become a very popular destination for tourists; however your trip will enable you to explore some of the most untouched corners of the area. In summer time, pastures at highland are covered by colorful wild flowers and dotted with yaks and horses. Hike to a Tibetan pasture, join local family in their cabin for hot yak butter tea, followed by picnic at a scenic spot. Overnight in Meili.

Day 7 Meili 每 Shangrila (B, L, D)Morning drive to Shangri-la, stop at handicraft villages of Nixi and Gonjo. At Nixi, learn about their locally produced black pottery. Then, at Gonjo village, attend a handicraft workshop to learn how to draw a traditional lacquer wooden box. The rest day for your to wander around the village which surrounds the hotel. Overnight in ShangriLa

Day 8 ShangriLa (B, L, D)In the morning, explore the hidden valleys of Shangri-La on horse back. Alternatively visit Little Shangri-La (Xiaozhongdian) where color of wild flowers in spring and falling leaves in autunm is simply indescribable. Then, visit the Songzanlin Monastery, Yunnan's biggest monastery that houses over seven hundred monks. You will learn more about its history, its structure and the daily life of monks during the tour. Then, continue a traditional Tibetan dinner can be prepared for your enjoyment by a local family in their home. Overnight in ShangriLa

Day 9: ShangriLa departure (B)Free until transfer to airport for the flight back home End of service